It’s been reported that Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has been arrested following allegations of a relationship with a minor. According to an Associated Press (AP) source, the 21-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 28th.
Franco is considered one of the top prospects in Major League Baseball and was the first overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft. He was also named the 2019 Minor League Player of the Year and was the youngest player to make the All-Star team in 2020.
The details of the alleged relationship are not yet known, but the AP source said that Franco is accused of having a relationship with a minor. The source also said that the Rays organization is aware of the situation and is cooperating with authorities.
This news comes as a shock to many fans of the Rays and baseball in general. Franco has been a fan favorite since he was drafted and his arrest has sent shockwaves through the MLB community.
At this time, it is unclear what will happen next in this situation. It is important to remember that Franco is innocent until proven guilty and that all allegations should be taken seriously. It is also important to remember that minors should be protected from any kind of exploitation or abuse.
The Rays organization has yet to comment on the situation, but they are sure to be monitoring it closely. It will be interesting to see how this situation develops in the coming days and weeks.
